We recently put together this Home Energy Efficiency Checklist to help homeowners optimize their energy consumption and reduce their energy bills. We designed it as an easy-to-use guide for periodically examining your home to find energy-wasting trouble spots. It also includes some preventative maintenance tips that will help you avoid problems before they happen.
If you have any further questions about how to maximize your home energy efficiency, or if you would like us to provide you with our list of home energy experts, please call or email us. And if you hear of anyone who’s looking to buy or sell, please keep us in mind.
ANNUALLY: |
| Check your heat and A/C systems. |
Check windows and outside doors for drafts. |
SEASONALLY: |
| Check furnace switch, fuse and breakers. |
Check furnace blowers, oiling motor and changing belt if necessary. |
Check thermostat accuracy by taping thermometer to wall next to it. If discrepancy, have it re-calibrated by a technician. |
Check central air condensing unit for obstructing leaves and debris, and hose out if necessary. |
Keep shrubs pruned back to maximize airflow. |
Check room A/C condensate drain outlet for plugging. |
MONTHLY: |
Check and clean/change room A/C filters. |
Check room A/C condenser coils and intake vents for obstructions. |
Check furnace filter and change if clogged. |
GENERAL: |
Check insulation for type/thickness, beginning in attic/top floor. Upgrade if inadequate. |
During humid weather, check central A/C condensate drain to ensure it is carrying off excessive moisture. |
Contact FamilyLending.ca for more information.